The Combat Jack Show

Family is everything. Darryl Strawberry visits the Combat Jack Show to share his incredible story of becoming a New York legend, and the women, and alcohol, and drugs, and his redemption. Diamond Strawberry talks about her life beyond Love and Hip Hop. And we hear a father and daughter talk about breaking the cycles of abuse and abandonment. Family is everything.

New Year. New Episode. Sadat X delivers in this ep of his come up, Puffy, Tupac, B.I.G., Grand Puba, guns, prison, how Regina Hall is the one who got away and how he and Will Tell are doing BIG things in the wine game.

Another year in the books. And as the year 2014 winds down to and end, we present to you the very best episodes of The Combat Jack. You guys have been very great to us this year. Enjoy. And always... Dreams those dreams!

We got DJ Premier, Royce da 5'9" and Adrian Younge to sit in with us on this special in studio listening session of their album 'PRhyme', which is very dope. Hear what that have to say about this project.

We couldn't end this year right without having the G.O.A.T. on. How he survived an abusive upbringing, studied his craft with early rap pioneers in the same rap dojo with Kool G. Rap, becoming the foundation stone that became Def Jam, building with Queens' street legends, battling this rapper, that rapper and Jay Z, why he didn't sign management with Diddy, the "Accidental Racist" thing, flipping burglars in his castle and the victory of seeing his wife survive Cancer, its all here and more. From Hollis to Hollywood, this episode is most certainly blowticious. LL Cool J will forever remain hard as hell. Pause.

Always wanted to rap to these brothers. Looking at all their interviews, all we get is the tragedy that was their experience. Raymond Santana shares how fun it was as a kid growing up in Harlem during the late 1980’s. Then the horror. And how he became a part of the “crime of the century”. And of course, his redemption and triumphs. With the recent epidemic of police on Black murders, this story of how 5 innocent children were railroaded by #MyNYPD should be a reminder for us all to always #StayWoke. This might be The Combat Jack Show’s proudest moment for 2014.

Rick talks of growing up a die hard rap fan of some our lyrical greats, his unappreciated skill as a song writer/ ghostwriter, his relationships with Jay Z and Diddy and the books he reads to keep his mind focused. Also, the some details of his #RossFit training regimen, his Wing Stop chicken empire and why he really instigated his beef with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson". Stop being a munkey and press that download button, ya underdig?

The good homie talks how he ended up at ESPN2, his 30 for 30 doc 'Rand University', racism in Miami, the Charlemagne and Ma$e encounter from a few weeks more, Artie Lange's recent meltdown, whether Lord Jamar is the Pras of Brand Nubian, Big KRIT and more. This one here is all types of hilarious. So glad to see Bomani shining and #winning.

You think you know the scope of the Ruff Ryders history? You heard all the stories about DMX, Eve, "The L.O.X." Swizz Beats and the Def Jam takeover? Co-founder Joaquin "Waah" Dean takes the history back to the ground zero of Hip Hop with Kool Herc, to the legendary DMX vs Jay Z battle, to taking over the history and more. No shiny suits will be worn during the listening of this episode. Nothing but #BlockWork here b.

Star wants to end police brutality. Star is speaking out against domestic violence. Star wants to contribute more to society. In his return to the Combat Jack Show, Troi "Star" Torain gives us a completely unexpected and very candid interview as to what he wants the next chapter of his life to be and how he wants to better the world. He also shares why Damon Dash hasn't gone crazy, what stopped him from smacking Ebro Darden and why he feels Funk Master Flex is the most stand up guy in the Hot 97 building. Has Star gone totally conscious on us? Is this a kindler, gentler Star than we've ever heard before? Press play and get illuminated. Support his Fuck The Police fundraising campaign here.

You want to hear a great story, or stories? You want to be inspired? You want to learn what it takes to be a success? Kevin Liles blessed us with so much, behind the scenes of Def Jam, working with Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen, the deaths of Biggie, Tupac, Jam Master Jay and Chris Lighty, stories of DMX, Jay Z, Red and Meth and so much more. If you're not ready to conquer the world after listening to this episode, you gotta check your pulse.

JD's Hip Hop pedigree is so official. 30 plus years of history here. Who else can wax so poetically about the 1980's Fresh Fest, Kriss Kross, Jay Z and the ascension of the South musically? This live episode recorded at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia was so official. Plus, Mr. Dupri opens up about his relationship with Janet Jackson. This is a guaranteed So So Def episode. #Salutes to Groove Chambers and Mali Hunter for making this happen.

Live from Atlanta, at the tenth anniversary of the #A3c Music Festival, we finally caught up with producer and Harvard scholar 9th Wonder where he share his incredible story about leading a scene in North Carolina with the incredible Little Brother crew to not giving Jay Z a track he had for his own group. The breakup with Phonte and Big Pooh, making hits for Destiny's Child and why he's going so hard for his Jamla Records premier artist Rapsody, why he really wants to collaborate with Rich Homie Quan and of course, his journey in becoming a professor at Harvard University. This was truly an honor building with 9th and I hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

Ryan Leslie wants you to respect him as a rapper, on top of his talents as a singer/songwriter and producer. And he doesn't care if you think he fell off. Listen to how he makes way more money than you. How he's heavy in the tech world, and how he does concerts in castles and such. Also, the most in-depth walk through of the Diddy Cassie situation. Get your fresh Combat Jack Show The Logo tee shirts in multiple colorways available now at http://TeeSpring.com/CombatJackShow Use code 'Combat' to get 20% off your first order at GetBevel.com

King Remembered In Time makes his second Combat Jack Show appearance. On the eve of his 2nd Def Jam album 'Cadillactica', which drops November 11, 2014, K.R.I.T. talks about his growth as an artist, surviving his debut album "tanking", touring with Macklemore, separating his professional and private life, being called out on Kendrick Lamar's "Control" and why he's about to shake up the game as he claims the south as his kingdom. This time around, I'm doubling down on this Mississippi native. Get your fresh Combat Jack Show The Logo tee shirts in multiple colorways available now at http://TeeSpring.com/CombatJackShow Use code 'Combat' to get 20% off your first order at GetBevel.com